We are Max and Emma Akroyd. We live on a smallholding in Finistère with our five children. Inspired by the local landscape and our work within it, Emma produces paintings and craft items. She also sells home baked cakes at our local markets. You will also find Max on twitter.

Where life smells g o o d. It has been a learning experience, most of it fun and good. Thirty five lbs of honey amounts to about 15 frames worth, and there are 9 frames per super so you can calculate that each super might give a bit over 20 lbs. Why is that important? I thought mudsl.

Friday, 15 May 2015. Woodwork is chestnut cut from boards, hand planed and oiled, then sanded to get rid of mouldy bits and re-done. Kitchen also done but full of junk, bathroom is still work in progress! Wednesday, 8 October 2014.